Constitutional Law
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What should Utah be looking for in new judges?
As Utah adds two Supreme Court justices, leaders should prioritize judges committed to constitutional text, original meaning, and the proper limits of judicial power.
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Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism
A dispute over prediction markets highlights a larger constitutional question: can federal regulators override Utah’s gambling laws and weaken federalism?
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The constitutional case for Utah Fits All
The Utah Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge to education scholarships for families in need. A careful reading of the Utah constitution shows the Legislature has clear authority to support students beyond the public school system.
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A New Year’s resolution worth keeping: Restoring the balance between states and Washington
Federal spending shortfalls and agency “guidance” are shifting costly obligations to states. Utah lawmakers consider new transparency to protect state budgets.
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Why the Supreme Court should rein in lawfare against nonprofits
The Supreme Court’s First Choice v. Platkin case highlights how lawfare threatens donor privacy, free speech, and religious nonprofits.
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In redistricting dispute, don’t lose focus on the constitution
Beyond the political noise, Utah’s redistricting ruling raises fundamental questions about judicial overreach and fidelity to constitutional text.
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Who’s accountable when religious freedom is violated?
A former prisoner’s lawsuit over a forced haircut is now before the Supreme Court, raising a crucial question: Can government officials be held accountable for violating religious freedom?
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Tariffs and the separation of powers
Can the president unilaterally impose tariffs? A new Supreme Court case tests the limits of executive authority and Congress’s constitutional power.
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Why states are right on app store age laws
Texas’s new app store law doesn’t violate free speech, it regulates conduct, not content, to ensure parents help protect minors online.
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What’s at stake in the Supreme Court’s therapy speech case
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a case challenging Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy,” raising questions about whether the state can restrict what therapists say to clients.